Reef & Rainforest - Great Barrier Reef Cape Tribulation and the Daintree Australia Rainforest Where the rainforest meets the Great Barrier Reef

REEF & RAINFOREST

The GREAT BARRIER REEF is the worlds largest coral
reef being over 2000km long stretching along the East
Coast of Queensland in Australia from just north of
Bundaberg to the tip of the Cape York Peninsula.
This ‘eighth' natural wonder of the world is a brightly
coloured kaleidoscope of hundreds of different corals.

The coral lives in harmony and combine
with a myriad of sea creatures that have
developed amazing roles and
relationships in adapting to this unique
coral reef habitat. The reef is also a
breeding area for a number of rare and
endangered species. Humpback whales come
from the Antarctic to give birth to
their young in these waters.

Take a leisurely sail or cruise out to
Low Isles for snorkelling off the beach.
Cruise to the outer reefs to dive at
some of the most beautiful coral reefs
and explore this incredible underwater
world of unique fish and coral species.
Fly in a helicopter to one of the sand
cays in the middle of the GREAT BARRIER
REEF to enjoy a most private and
leisurely breakfast and walk along the
waters with no other people there than
your own party

If the GREAT BARRIER REEF is
unforgettable, then the DAINTREE/CAPE
TRIBULATION RAINFOREST of
the Wet Tropics of Tropical North
Queensland offer an equally inspiring
natural experience. The world heritage
listed Daintree Wilderness area is a
sight to behold, even for the most
seasoned naturalists among us.

Visitors can travel north along the
Captain Cook Highway, renowned as one of
Australia’s most scenic drives. Visit
Mossman Gorge, before crossing the
Daintree River on board a cable driven
ferry to visit the Daintree Discovery
Centre. Climb the canopy tower or
experience the rainforest aerial
boardwalks for an insight into the World
Heritage Rainforest. Explore Cape
Tribulation Beach, and cruise the
majestic Daintree River, spotting for
wildlife.

The DAINTREE CAPE TRIBULATION RAINFOREST is a pocket of ancient
tropical rainforest locked in a
biological time capsule on the driest
continent on earth. Sample the unique
flora and wildlife of the Daintree's wet
tropic coastal lowlands and the
mysteries of its evolution and survival
over millions of years. The region is
one of the most complex ecosystems on
Earth - one hectare can hold some 30,000
different species of plants, reptiles,
mammals, birds, insects and other
organisms - and has the richest Flora
and Fauna diversity in Australia.

Take a 4WD safari day tour day tour to
explore the pristine and ancient
rainforest. Experience this world
heritage wonder through an interpretive
tour, either self guided on the Cape
Tribulation boardwalks or with a
naturalist guide.
Cruise the Daintree River looking for
crocodiles, tree snakes, Ulysses
butterflies, kingfishers and a host of
other animal and bird life.

Your
Hosts, Gerry & Helen Shepherd can advise
and make all the Reef & Rainforest tour
arrangements for you.